FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR BOCA RATON’S

6TH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Eight Bands Will Compete Live Aug. 7 at Mizner Park Amphitheater

as Pop-Up Youth Market Returns

BOCA RATON, FL (August 4, 2026) — The amps are ready, the finalists have been selected, and the stage is set for the City of Boca Raton’s 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, taking place Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater.

The free community event will feature eight bands competing across two age categories, along with the return of the Pop-Up Youth Market, showcasing products and businesses created by young local entrepreneurs.

“Battle of the Bands gives talented musicians from across South Florida an opportunity to perform on a major stage while bringing the community together for an exciting night of live music,” said Andy Thomson, mayor of the City of Boca Raton. “We are proud to welcome this year’s finalists and recognize the creativity, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit represented throughout the event.”

This year’s finalists are:

UNDER 20 CATEGORY

Plan 9 (Boca Raton and Pompano Beach)
Leonardo Lino, guitar; Izze Lino, drums; Ravi Rodriguez, bass; and Rubi Regan, vocals.

Prickly Dogfish (Miami)
Taylor Andreu, vocals; Noah Orellana, guitar; Santiago Soto, keyboards; Miguel Castillo, bass; and Mateo Schiengoltz, drums.

The Ruffles (Delray Beach)
Paris Woolley, guitar; Charlotte Woolley, drums; and Kenzington Woolley, keyboards.

The Introverts (Coral Springs and Parkland)
Reagan Emery, drums and vocals; Clayton Singer, guitar; Camryn Woodham, bass; Mason Martinez, vocals; and Nikhil Ramchandran, guitar.

OVER 20 CATEGORY

Rock Candy (Parkland)
Stacey Isaacs, vocals; Nick Montgomery, vocals; Javi Chiriboga, lead guitar; Eddie Espinoza, drums; Daniel Socek, bass; and Paul Gandy, rhythm guitar and keyboards.

Box of Rocks (Coral Springs)
Steve “Berlo” Berlowski, lead vocals, guitar and harmonica; Ken Grueniesen, bass and backing vocals; Josh Davis, drums; Scott Gafney, keyboards and saxophone; and John Hogan, lead guitar and backing vocals.

Foxy Dubs (Davie)
Stu “Sauce” Kalver, guitar and vocals; Caleb Jerome Morales, keyboards and vocals; Rod Reiter, bass and vocals; Cody Orange, drums and vocals; and Erica Gard, vocals.

The Marina Effect (Miami)
Gabriel Arias-Maduro, vocals and acoustic guitar; Jenni, vocals and tambourine; Evans, vocals; Jeff, electric guitar; Jan, bass; and Ryan, drums.

Bands will compete for a $2,500 grand prize in each category. Selected finalists will also receive a $500 performance stipend.

POP-UP YOUTH MARKET

Before and during the competition, guests can shop the Pop-Up Youth Market from 6 to 9 p.m. The market highlights businesses created by entrepreneurs ages 13 to 20 and gives participants an opportunity to introduce and sell their products to the community.

This year’s participating businesses include:

• ReSurf Sisters — Clothing
• Zoe’s Books — Crafts
• Baked by Mila — Crafts
• Framez by Fran — Crafts
• Diaspora Doll — Clothing
• French Finds and Finery — Crafts
• AWeissdesigns — Crafts
• Art by Emily Pulido — Crafts
• Sibs ’n Nibbs — Crafts

The 6th Annual Battle of the Bands will take place Friday, Aug. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. The Pop-Up Youth Market will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit myboca.us/Battle or email CommunityEvents@myboca.us.

About the City of Boca Raton:

Boca Raton, the second-largest city in Palm Beach County, blends history and innovation through its Mediterranean Revival architecture — influenced by famed architect Addison Mizner — and a vibrant cultural scene featuring live concerts, international art exhibits and world-class museums. The city offers five miles of Atlantic coastline and 49 parks spanning 1,650 acres of recreational space. A hub for business and innovation, Boca Raton is home to more than 40 publicly traded corporate headquarters. With three nationally ranked universities, top-rated schools and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, Boca Raton is a dynamic, safe and educated community.  Learn more at myboca.us.